God promised with a covenant promise that He would not withdraw His Spirit or His Word from His people on whom He would place them (cf. Jer. 31:31-44). This is a reference to the New Covenant. The Spirit would abide on His people forever, and His Word would remain in their mouths so they could be the witnesses for Him that He created them to be. Since this has not yet happened, it appears that it will happen at the Lord Jesus’ second advent (return) (v. 18). We as Christians are mostly useless as witnesses now, but Israel will be a faithful witness in the Millennium (Jer. 31:33-34; Ezek. 36:27b). Israel will witness to the greatness of Yahweh (God) and will draw the nations to Him (cf. 2:2-3; 60:1-3). This is the purpose for which He will redeem them and has redeemed us. Let us be faithful witnesses for Him to those around us.
“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD: “My Spirit which is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your offspring, nor from the mouth of your offspring’s offspring,” says the LORD, “from now and forever.” (Isaiah 59:21)
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